Travel
Working
at a summer camp gives you the opportunity to travel and
see a lot more of America; the land of infinite possibilities.
There are so many places to see and visit in America, you
will have no problem spending your hard-earned money.
Visit
the travel section of our website
Popular
Destinations
Route 66 is the all time great American road trip.
Thousands of people make this journey every year, most start
in Chicago and end them on the sunny beaches of California.
You will travel through eight American states and the landscapes
that made the West famous. You'll literally find thousands
of things to see and do and it is highly recommended that
you take your own transport, this way you'll be able to
stop in the various towns for as long as you like.
The
Grand Canyon is breathtaking. Few people have not
heard of the Grand Canyon, but not many have seen it. Located
in North Western Arizona, it can take some time to get to
but is well worth the visit, it is an exceptionally deep,
steep-walled canyon which is just amazing. "It is amazing
- just like in the movies!" comments Helen Anderson who
worked at Camp Canonicus. Activities include river rafting
in the Colorado River, hiking and taking lots of pictures.

Past
Staff Advice
"Greyhound,
although cheap (and sometimes flexible) isn't always the
best way to go. They aren't pleasant places to be, especially
when going from city to city - it's a long way. I went from
San Diego to Seattle a few years ago and it took 26 hours
and it wasn't comfortable. Sometimes you will find that
going by train gives you way more legroom, much more scenic
views and you can walk around and buy refreshments. It's
also easier to keep an eye on your luggage too and with
an ISIC card students get something like 20% off I believe."
Richard Small, Reading
"I
have just spent the summer as a chef at a camp in Maryland.
I was in a cabin with two awesome British guy's and met
so many people. This camp was so fun, after I went to Ocean
City in Maryland then hired a car up to New York before
flying back to Bulgaria." Boris,
Chef, Bulgaria.
"Another
option was to drive across the states (went from New York,
down to Vegas and onto LA). there's a few ways you can do
this:
- find an american friend with a car that will be willing
to go there (or has to go back to college after camp) and
hitch a ride... they'll appreciate splitting the fuel costs
and company is never a bad thing!)
- Rent a car. Companies let you rent one-way so what you
can do is drive to your final destination and get a flight
back (much cheaper than driving back)" Richard Small,
Reading
Transport
around the USA
If you
want to travel after working at a summer camp in the USA,
we recommend that if you are over twenty-one years of age
you should consider signing up for a drive away. This involves
delivering a car from one destination to another with nothing
to pay but fuel and a deposit. Visit www.autodriveaway.com
Useful
Links
Bus
- www.greyhound.com
Train - www.amtrak.com
Rental cars - www.hertz.com
www.avis.com
www.budget.com
Buy a car - www.autotrader.com
Currency converter
Are
you trying to make plans on a budget, or just want to know
what the currency of the country your going to is like?
This is a great website for converting currency. Quick and
easy to use visit: www.xe.com/ucc
Tips to make travelling easier for you
·
Learn about the culture of the country before you visit
it, and try not to look too much like a tourist.
· When you travel somewhere forget your map and all
the guide books for a while. Sometimes it's better to stroll
along the streets and discover things that aren't listed
anywhere in the guides but are nonetheless great and interesting
and more fun.
· Visit local restaurants and bars. They are much
cheaper and you can try the traditional specialities and
even meet the locals.
· Bring a travel pillow with you for those long bus
journeys.
· Do not plan too much. You are on holiday! Also,
try to have just your essential luggage, not a heavy suitcase.
· Get one of those thin money belts that fit inside
your clothes. That way you can carry your passport and money
with you at all times.
· Be open to everything which may happen to you.
There is always something new to learn.
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